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- ↑ Butler, Colin (August 1, 2017). "Ontario names Justice Eileen Gillese to lead Wettlaufer inquiry". CBC News. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ↑ Lupton, Andrew (August 3, 2017). "Wettlaufer probe will include interview with families, public consultations". CBC News. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ↑ Winders, Jason (April 1, 2015). "Gillese named new Brescia chancellor". Western News. Retrieved June 24, 2019.
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